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10 Episodes 2013 - 2013
Court intrigue, murder, romance and seduction drive this historical drama about the quest of three women and those around them who will stop at nothing in their efforts to become queen of England. The series begins in 1463, as a secret wedding between widowed commoner Elizabeth Woodville (Rebecca Ferguson) and King Edward IV (Max Irons) kicks off a deadly power struggle. Believing that her son, Henry Tudor, is destined to mount the throne, and determined to see it happen, royal cousin Margaret Beaufort (Amanda Hale) begins to take manipulative steps to see her dream come true, while Anne Neville (Faye Marsay), the daughter of influential Lord Warwick (James Frain) also known as "The Kingmaker," looks on as her father schemes his way to securing the crown for her.
Episode 1
Sun, Jun 16, 2013 60 mins
Historical drama about three women maneuvering to become queen of England begins in 1463, as a secret wedding between a commoner and a royal leads to some regal intrigue.
Episode 2
Sun, Jun 23, 2013 60 mins
After Elizabeth's coronation, Edward desires a son to solidify his reign, but court tensions escalate into war and he's forced to fight those closest to him to keep his crown. Meanwhile, Elizabeth deals with the full force of Warwick's hatred.
Episode 3
Sun, Jun 30, 2013 60 mins
To further her son's claim to the throne, Margaret Beaufort joins Warwick's rebellion against Edward, but when the insurrection is thwarted, the traitors flee for their lives, with Jasper Tudor going into exile, while Warwick and George sail to France.
Episode 4
Sun, Jul 7, 2013 60 mins
Lord Warwick's power grab turns desperate as old enemies form new alliances.
Episode 5
Sun, Jul 14, 2013 60 mins
After witnessing the brutality of the battlefield Queen Elizabeth, Anne Neville and Margaret Beaufort see their relationships turn even more bitter.
Episode 6
Sun, Jul 21, 2013 60 mins
Anne and Margaret each marry to further their political ambitions, while Queen Elizabeth experiences heartbreak on two levels.
Episode 7
Sun, Jul 28, 2013 60 mins
Anne Neville is in the middle of things as paranoia rampages through her family.
Episode 8
Sun, Aug 4, 2013 60 mins
King Edward deals with key players scheming and maneuvering to mount the thrown.
Episode 9
Sun, Aug 11, 2013 60 mins
Margaret and Queen Elizabeth scheme against each other.
Episode 10
Sun, Aug 4, 2013 60 mins
A new generation of power-seekers emerges in the Season 1 finale.